Five suspected robbers nabbed after alleged encounters

KARACHI:

The Karachi police apprehended five alleged robbers, four of them in injuried condition after encounters in different parts of the city. Mobile phones, weapons and stolen motorcycles were recovered from the arrested accused.

The Mochko police apprehended two suspected dacoits, one of whom was injured, following an encounter near EDHI graveyard on SUPARCO road in Baldia Town. The arrested individuals were identified as Sadi son of Siddiq, and Gohar, son of Adam Khan. The police also seized weapons, motorcycles, and mobile phones from them.

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In a separate incident, the Gizri police arrested an injured robber after an exchange of gunfire in Defence CR near Ayesha Mosque. The robber’s accomplice managed to escape, while the arrested individual was identified as Mirza Jaffer Baig. The police recovered a weapon, mobile phone, and a motorcycle from him.

The Mominabad police detained two injured robbers after an encounter near Zia Colony graveyard. The arrested suspects were identified as Zulfiqar son of Abdul Sattar, and Usama son of Aslam. The police recovered a weapon, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone from their possession. Arrested individuals are believed to be involved in a recent robbery at a petrol pump, with the incident’s CCTV footage having gone viral on social media.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, October 29^th, 2023.